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Category: Philosophical Concepts

A curated set of core philosophical concepts explained simply. Each article covers one idea—like truth, consciousness, or free will—its meaning, key debates, and relevance to AI, science, and society, with links for deeper exploration.

Is It Enough to Do What Someone Else Says Is Right?

道德理解, 道德证言, Moral Testimony, Moral Understanding

Decay: Why Does an Effect Gradually Weaken over Time?

Damping, Decay, 阻尼, 衰减

Why Do We Owe Anything to People Who Do Not Yet Exist?

Future Generations, Intergenerational Justice, 未来世代, 代际正义

Portability: Why Can Something Keep Working in a New Environment?

Compatibility, Portability, 兼容性, 可移植性

Fidelity: Why Does Faithfulness Not Mean Being Identical?

转化, Fidelity, Transformation, 保真度

Is a Conflict of Interest a Problem Before Any Bias Occurs?

Conflict of Interest, Impartiality, 利益冲突, 不偏私

Immutability: Why Can an Edit Mean Creating a New Version?

版本管理, Immutability, Versioning, 不可变性

Can a Source Prove Its Own Reliability?

Epistemic Circularity, 认识论循环, Reliability, 可靠性

Canonical Form: Why Choose One Representative for Equivalent Expressions?

Canonical Form, 等价性, Equivalence, 规范形式

Can Someone Voluntarily Give Up All Future Freedom?

Consent, 约翰·斯图亚特·密尔, 自由, Freedom, John Stuart Mill, 同意

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